Dry flue gas desulfurization system with dual feed atomizer liquid distributor

ABSTRACT

An atomizer system  160  for use in a spray dry absorber  130,  the atomizer system  160  includes a support member  161,  an atomizing disc  162  rotatably coupled to the support member  161,  a first feed line  163  for delivery of a reagent slurry  163   a  to a delivery area  165  and a second feed line  164  for delivery of a dilution liquid  164   a  to the delivery area  165.  The delivery area  165  is positioned within the atomizer system  160  to reduce scale buildup generated by interaction of the reagent slurry  163   a  and the dilution liquid  164   a.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) ofco-pending U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/122,227, filed onDec. 12, 2008, the contents of which is incorporated by reference hereinin its entirety.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates generally to a dual feed atomizer liquiddistributor, and more particularly, to a dry flue gas desulfurizationsystem for processing a flue gas stream in which a dual feed atomizerliquid distributor is provided.

BACKGROUND

Combustion of fuel, particularly carbonaceous materials such as fossilfuels and waste, results in flue gas streams that contain impurities,such as mercury (Hg), sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), andparticulates, such as fly ash, which must be removed or reduced to amore acceptable level prior to releasing the flue gas to theenvironment. In response to regulations in place in many jurisdictions,numerous processes and apparatuses have been developed to remove orreduce the levels of impurities and particulates in the flue gas.

The typical method of reducing flue gas particulates, Hg, NOx, and SOximpurities from steam generating boilers powered by fuel combustion isby the use of flue gas treatment equipment. Such equipment includeselectrostatic precipitators (ESP), fabric filter bag houses, catalyticsystems, wet flue gas desulfurization systems and/or dry flue gasdesulfurization systems (referred to as WFGD and DFGD respectively).

In some flue gas stream processing systems, removal of acidiccomponents, such as SOx, is facilitated through the use of a DFGDsystem, wherein a reagent slurry or solution contacts the flue gasstream and reacts with the SOx present therein. Current DFGD systemsutilize spray dryer absorbers having an atomizer system that receivesthe reagent slurry, typically in combination with a dilution liquid.

Delivery of the reagent slurry or solution to the atomizer system incombination with the dilution liquid results in scale buildup in thedelivery hose. Scale buildup results in shut down of the plant or systemfor necessary cleaning and maintenance. As will be appreciated, plant orsystem shut down, as well as the related cleaning and maintenance of thesystem and/or plant, is time consuming and costly. Accordingly, a systemand process for reducing scale buildup in an atomizer system wouldresult in fewer plant or system shut-downs for cleaning and maintenancepurposes.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided an atomizersystem for use in a spray dry absorber, the atomizer system comprising:a support member; an atomizing disc rotatably coupled to the supportmember; a first feed line for delivery of a reagent slurry to a deliveryarea; and a second feed line for delivery of a dilution liquid to thedelivery area, the delivery area positioned within the atomizer systemto reduce scale buildup generated by interaction of the reagent slurryand the dilution liquid.

According to other aspects illustrated herein, there is provided amethod for reducing scale buildup in an atomizer system, the methodcomprising the steps of: providing an atomizer system to a flue gasprocessing system, the atomizer system having a support member; adelivery area; an atomizing disc; a first feed line; and a second feedline; delivering a reagent slurry to the atomizer system, the reagentslurry delivered through the first feed line to the delivery area;delivering a dilution liquid to the atomizer system, the dilution liquiddelivered through the second feed line to the delivery area; andpositioning the delivery area in the atomizer system to reduce scalebuildup generated by interaction of the reagent slurry and the dilutionliquid.

The above described and other features are exemplified by the followingfigures and detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Referring now to the Figures, which are exemplary embodiments, andwherein like elements are numbered alike:

FIG. 1 is a schematic of a flue gas stream processing system accordingto an embodiment described herein;

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional block diagram of an atomizer systemaccording to an embodiment described herein;

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional block diagram of an atomizer systemaccording to an embodiment described herein;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional block diagram of an atomizer systemaccording to an embodiment described herein;

FIG. 4A is a simplified block diagram view of an atomizer systemillustrated in FIG. 4;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional block diagram of an atomizer systemaccording to an embodiment described herein; and

FIG. 6 is a chart illustrating the relationship between opening of avalve and a delivery rate of dilution liquid and reagent slurry.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1 illustrates a flue gas stream processing system 100, whichincludes a combustion chamber 110 that combusts a fuel 112, such ascoal, to produce a flue gas stream 114. Flue gas stream 114 may containcontaminants, including, but not limited to particulates, sulfur oxides(SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), mercury, carbon dioxide (CO₂), and thelike. Prior to being released to an environment via a stack 120 or otherventilation arrangement, the flue gas stream 114 typically undergoesprocessing to remove or reduce the amount of contaminants presenttherein.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the flue gas stream 114 proceedsto a spray dry absorber 130. While not shown in FIG. 1, it iscontemplated that the flue gas stream 114 may proceed through one ormore devices, such as an air pre-heater, prior to being introduced tothe spray dry absorber 130.

In the spray dry absorber 130, the flue gas stream 114 interacts with areagent that facilitates the removal of acidic components, such as SOx,hydrogen chloride (HCl), hydrogen fluoride (HF), and hydrogen bromide(HBr), from the flue gas stream to create flue gas stream 140 containinga reduced level of acid gases. As shown in FIG. 1, the flue gas stream140 containing a reduced level of acid gases is provided to aparticulate remover 150 prior to being released to an environment viastack 120. The particulate remover 150 may be a bag house, anelectrostatic precipitator (ESP), a mechanical dust collector, or thelike. The flue gas stream processing system 100 is not limited by theprocess described in the present embodiment since it is contemplatedthat the flue gas stream 140 containing a reduced level of acid gasesmay pass through other flue gas processing devices, including, but notlimited to, NOx removal devices, cooling towers, air pre-heaters, andthe like.

Removal of acidic components from the flue gas stream 114 is oftenconducted to maintain compliance with emission regulations. In oneembodiment, acidic components present in the flue gas stream 114 areremoved by providing the flue gas stream to the spray dry absorber 130where it contacts an atomized reagent 132 generated by an atomizersystem 160. The atomized reagent 132 facilitates the absorption of theacidic components present in the flue gas stream 114.

As shown in FIGS. 2-5, the atomizer system 160 includes an atomizingdisc 162 rotatably coupled to a support member 161. In one example, thesupport member 161 includes a rotating shaft 161 a contained in astationary housing 161 b with the atomizing disc 162 coupled to therotating shaft. The atomizer system 160 is a dual feed system thatincludes a first feed line 163 and a second feed line 164.

The first feed line 163 delivers a reagent slurry or solution 163 a(hereinafter referred to as a reagent slurry) to a delivery area 165within the atomizer system 160. The reagent slurry 163 a may contain aliquid, such as water, and any reagent that facilitates the absorptionand removal of acidic components from the flue gas stream 114. In oneexample, the reagent slurry 163 a may contain lime (calcium hydroxide)as the reagent. In another example, the reagent slurry 163 a may containactivated carbon as the reagent. In a further example, the reagentslurry 163 a may contain a combination of lime and activated carbon asthe reagent.

The second feed line 164 delivers a dilution liquid 164 a to thedelivery area 165 within the atomizer system 160. In one embodiment, thedilution liquid 164 a is water. In another embodiment, the dilutionliquid 164 a is untreated water from a cooling tower (not shown) withinthe flue gas stream processing system 100. In yet another embodiment,the dilution liquid 164 a may be treated fresh water (potable water) oruntreated water from a cooling tower, a well, a river, or other wastewater from treatment processes within or supporting the flue gas streamprocessing system 100.

In one embodiment, the reagent slurry 163 a and the dilution liquid 164a are delivered to the atomizer system 160 at equal delivery rates. Thedelivery rate of the reagent slurry 163 a and the dilution liquid 164 awill vary from system to system and may be dependent on the needs of theuser, the application in which the atomizer system 160 is utilized in,as well as the capacity, e.g., size and power, of the atomizer system.

In one example, the reagent slurry 163 a and the dilution liquid 164 aare delivered to the atomizer system at an equal delivery rate having acombined total delivery rate not exceeding about 200 gallons per minute(gpm). For instance, the reagent slurry 163 a may be delivered at a rateof 100 gpm while the dilution liquid 164 a may be delivered at a rate of100 gpm, for a total delivery rate of 200 gpm. The delivery rate is notlimited in this regard, since it is contemplated that the reagent slurry163 a and the dilution liquid 164 a can be delivered at rates in anycombination equal to or less than about 200 gpm, e.g., delivery rate ofreagent slurry is 10 gpm, while delivery rate of dilution liquid is 10gpm; delivery rate of reagent slurry is 50 gpm, while delivery rate ofdilution liquid is 50 gpm.

In another embodiment, the reagent slurry 163 a and the dilution liquid164 a are delivered to the atomizer system 160 at unequal rates. Thedelivery rate of the reagent slurry 163 a and the dilution liquid 164 awill vary from system to system and may be dependent on the needs of theuser, the application in which the atomizer system 160 is utilized in,as well as the capacity, e.g., size and power, of the atomizer system.

In one example, the reagent slurry 163 a and the dilution liquid 164 aare delivered to the atomizer system 160 at an unequal delivery ratehaving a combined total delivery rate not exceeding about 200 gallonsper minute (gpm). For instance, the reagent slurry 163 a may bedelivered at a rate of about 50 gpm while the dilution liquid 164 a maybe delivered at a rate of about 150 gpm, for a total delivery rate ofabout 200 gpm. The delivery rate is not limited in this regard, since itis contemplated that the reagent slurry 163 a and the dilution liquid164 a can be delivered at rates in any combination equal to or less thanabout 200 gpm, e.g., delivery rate of reagent slurry is about 10 gpm,while delivery rate of dilution liquid is about 25 gpm; delivery rate ofreagent slurry is about 50 gpm, while delivery rate of dilution liquidis about 60 gpm; delivery rate of reagent slurry is about 18 gpm, whiledelivery rate of dilution liquid is about 28 gpm; delivery rate ofreagent slurry is about 22 gpm, while delivery rate of dilution liquidis about 19 gpm; delivery rate of reagent slurry is about 19 gpm, whiledelivery rate of dilution liquid is about 25 gpm; delivery rate ofreagent slurry is about 17 gpm, while delivery rate of water is about 24gpm.

The delivery rates of the reagent slurry 163 a and the dilution liquid164 a may be controlled by a controller 200 as shown in FIG. 2, which isin communication with one or more valves 210. Controller 200 may bepre-programmed to control the delivery rates of the reagent slurry 163 aand the dilution liquid 164 a. Alternatively, operator commands 220 mayvary or set delivery rates by providing instruction to the controller200. For example, controller 200 may selectively close or open one orboth of the valves 210 in order to allow more or less of the reagentslurry 163 and/or the dilution liquid 164 a to the atomizer system 160.While only illustrated in FIG. 2, it is contemplated that the controller200, as well as valves 210 and operator commands 220, may be employed inany or all of the embodiments set forth herein.

The delivery area 165 is positioned within the atomizer system 160 toreduce scale buildup generated by interaction of the reagent slurry 163a and the dilution liquid 164 a. The delivery area 165 is positionedclose to the atomizing disc 162 in order to reduce the formation ofscale deposits that form in the atomizer system 160.

As is generally known, when the reagent slurry 163 a and the dilutionliquid 164 a interact, scale deposits form. Formation of scale depositsclog the atomizer system 160 and necessitates periodic shut down of theatomizer system for maintenance and cleaning. It has been found thatwhen the reagent slurry 163 a and the dilution liquid 164 a aremaintained separately within the atomizer system 160 for as long aspossible, scale formation is reduced.

One manner to separate the reagent slurry 163 a and the dilution liquid164 a is to independently control the delivery of both the reagentslurry and the dilution liquid to the delivery area 165 positioned inclose proximity to the atomizing disc 162, which subsequently atomizesthe reagent slurry and dilution liquid to form the atomized reagent 132.

In a particular example, as shown in FIG. 2, the delivery area 165 is astationary device positioned at a location above and near the surface ofthe atomizing disc 162. The delivery area 165 may be a stationary platehaving a groove, a channel or multiple orifices, which is near thesurface of the atomizing disc 162. In this embodiment, the reagentslurry 163 a and the dilution liquid 164 a are separately delivered tothe delivery area 165 via the first feed line 163 and the second feedline 164 respectively. Once delivered to the delivery area 165, thereagent slurry 163 a and the dilution liquid 164 a interact and aredispensed as an atomizing liquid 170 to the atomizing disc 162, where itis atomized to form the atomized reagent 132.

In another example, as shown in FIG. 3, the delivery area 165 is aninternal chamber 166 of a liquid distributor 167 of the atomizer system160. The liquid distributor 167 is coupled to the support member 161 ata location above and in close proximity to the atomizing disc 162. Inone embodiment, the liquid distributor 167 is fixedly coupled to thestationary housing 161 b. The atomizer system 160 is not limited to theparticular device described, since it is contemplated that the liquiddistributor 167 may be rotatably coupled to the support member 161.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first feed line 163 delivers the reagent slurry163 a to the internal chamber 166 of the liquid distributor 167. Thedilution liquid 164 a is separately and independently delivered to theinternal chamber 166 of the liquid distributor 167 through the secondfeed line 164. The reagent slurry 163 a and the dilution liquid 164 ainteract within the internal chamber 166 of the liquid distributor 167prior to dispensing to the atomizing disc 162 for atomizing.

In one embodiment, the liquid distributor 167 has an opening 168. Theopening 168 extends from the internal chamber 166 of the liquiddistributor 167 to an exterior portion 169 of the liquid distributor.The opening 168 is positioned at a location in communal proximity to theatomizing disc 162. While FIG. 3 illustrates the opening 168 beingpositioned to the right of the support member 161, the atomizer system160 is not limited in this regard as it is contemplated that the opening168 may be positioned at any point on the external portion 169 of theliquid distributor in communal proximity of the atomizing disc 162.

In FIG. 3, the reagent slurry 163 a and the dilution liquid 164 a areprovided to the internal chamber 166 of the liquid distributor 167,where they contact and interact to form an atomizing liquid 170. Theatomizing liquid 170 exits the internal chamber 166 of the liquiddistributor 167 to the atomizing disc 162 by streaming through theopening 168. The atomizing liquid 170 is atomized by the atomizing disc162 to form the atomized reagent 132.

In another embodiment, as show in FIG. 4, the liquid distributor 167 hasa first opening 168 and a second opening 168′. Each of the first and thesecond openings 168, 168′ extend from the internal chamber 166 to anexterior portion 169 of the liquid distributor 167. As shown in FIG. 4,the first opening is positioned opposite the first feed line 163 whilethe second opening 168′ is positioned opposite the second feed line 164.Both the first and the second openings 168, 168′ are positioned incommunal proximity to the atomizing disc 162.

FIG. 4A depicts a simplified block diagram view of FIG. 4. As shown inmore detail in FIG. 4A, the internal chamber 166 of the liquiddistributor 167 may include a bather 172, which is positioned betweenthe first opening 168 and the second opening 168′. The barrier 172segregates interaction between the reagent slurry 163 a and the dilution164 a that is delivered to the internal chamber 166 of the liquiddistributor.

In one embodiment, the barrier 172 may be a scale barrier that formsupon interaction of the reagent slurry 163 a with the dilution liquid164 a in the internal chamber 166 of the liquid distributor 167. Thescale barrier 172 segregates the reagent slurry 163 a from the dilutionliquid 164 a such that a majority of the atomizing liquid forms beyondthe external portion 169 of the liquid distributor 167. While only twoopenings 168, 168′ are illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 4A, the liquiddistributor is not limited in this regard since it is contemplated thatmore than two openings may be present.

The control of the feed rates of the reagent slurry 163 a and thedilution liquid 164 a results in the formation of the scale barrier 172.The control of the feed rates allows the scale barrier 172 to form inthe internal chamber 166 of the liquid distributor 167 without theformation of a large scale deposit, which would necessitate shut-down ofthe atomizer system 160 or the flue gas stream processing system 100.

After formation of the scale barrier 172 in the internal chamber 166 ofthe liquid distributor 167, the reagent slurry 163 a that is deliveredto the internal chamber 166 of the liquid distributor 167 exits throughthe first opening 168 and streams to the atomizing disc 162 withoutreacting with the dilution liquid 164 a. Similarly, the dilution liquid164 a delivered to the internal chamber 166 of the liquid distributor167 and exits through the second opening 168′ and streams to theatomizing disc 162 without interacting with the reagent slurry 163 a.The reagent slurry 163 a and the dilution liquid 164 a interact at theatomizing disc 162 forming the atomizing liquid 170, which is atomizedto form the atomized reagent 132.

In another embodiment, the barrier 172 is a manufactured barrier that isplaced in the internal chamber 166 of the liquid distributor 167 duringset-up or retrofit of the atomizer system 160. The manufactured barrierfunctions in the same manner of the scale barrier in that it segregatesthe reagent slurry 163 a from the dilution liquid 164 a and allows thereagent slurry to enter the internal chamber 166 of the liquiddistributor 167 and exit through the first opening 168 and the dilutionliquid to enter the internal chamber and exit through the second opening168′.

As shown in FIG. 5, in another embodiment, the first opening 168 and thesecond opening 168′ are concentrically positioned with respect to oneanother. The positioning of the first opening 168 and the second opening168′ in a concentric manner allows the reagent slurry 163 a and thedilution liquid 164 a to be separately delivered to the atomizing disc162, where it is atomized to form atomized reagent 132.

The positioning of the first opening 168 and the second opening 168′allow the atomizer system 160 to operate without disruption despiteunequal delivery rates of the reagent slurry 163 a and the dilutionliquid 164 a. For example, the positioning of the first opening 168 andthe second opening 168′ permit the atomizing disc 162 to rotate withlittle or no imbalance, i.e., vibrations.

Separate delivery of the dilution liquid 164 a and the reagent slurry163 a to the atomizer system 160 reduces the need to shut down theatomizer system for maintenance and cleaning and thereby facilitatescontinuous operation of the atomizer system and flue gas streamprocessing system 100. Additionally, control of the delivery rates ofthe dilution liquid 164 a and the reagent slurry 163 a allows theatomizer system 160 to operate with little to no disruptions, such asvibrations of the atomizing disc 162.

The following example illustrates one embodiment of an atomizer systemin accordance with the disclosure herein, which is utilized in a fluegas stream processing system.

Example 1

To analyze an atomizer system in accordance with an embodiment disclosedherein, a spray dry absorber was fitted with an atomizer system having aliquid distributor having two feed lines coupled thereto. The first feedline delivered a reagent slurry containing calcium hydroxide and water,while the second feed line delivered a dilution liquid containing wastewater from a cooling tower in the flue gas processing system. The liquiddistributor had at least two openings, one of the openings positionedopposite the first feed line, and a second of the openings positionedopposite the second feed line.

The reagent slurry and dilution liquid were delivered to the liquiddistributor and interacted to form a scale barrier within the liquiddistributor such that any further reagent slurry and dilution liquidthat entered the liquid distributor were maintained separately from oneanother. The reagent slurry exited the liquid distributor through theopening opposite the first feed line, while the dilution liquid exitedthe liquid distributor through the opening opposite the second feedline. After exiting the liquid distributor, the reagent slurry and thedilution liquid interacted and were atomized by an atomizing disc toform an atomized reagent.

Six separate trials were conducted to determine whether operationaldisruptions occur and to determine whether time periods between cleaningand maintenance of the atomizer system can be delayed.

In each of the six trials, the delivery rates of the reagent slurry andthe dilution liquid were unequal. In the first trial, the delivery rateof the reagent slurry was 18.93 gallons per minute (gpm) while thedelivery rate of the dilution liquid was 28.17 gpm. In the second trial,the delivery rate of the reagent slurry was 22.4 gpm, while the deliveryrate of the dilution liquid was 19 gpm. In the third trial, the deliveryrate of the reagent slurry was 19 gpm, while the delivery rate of thedilution liquid was 25 gpm. In the fourth trial, the delivery rate ofthe reagent slurry was 17.85 gpm, while the delivery rate of thedilution liquid was 24.67 gpm. In the fifth trial, the delivery rate ofthe reagent slurry was 13.17 gpm, while the delivery rate of thedilution liquid was 22.39 gpm. In the sixth trial, the delivery rate ofthe reagent slurry was 12.21 gpm, while the delivery rate of thedilution liquid was 28.43 gpm. The trials were spread out over a periodof about six weeks.

Table 1 illustrates the different feed rates and resulting vibrations ofthe atomizer disc. Cleaning or maintenance of the atomizer systembetween the trials or after the sixth and final trial was not necessary.The chart of FIG. 6 illustrates the relationship between the opening ofthe valve (percent at which the valve is open) and the delivery rate ofthe dilution liquid and the reagent slurry.

TABLE 1 Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3 Trial 4 Trial 5 Trial 6 Vibration (mil)0.05 0.1 0 0.03 0.23 0.08 Dilution 28.17 19 25 24.67 22.39 28.43 Liquid(gpm) Reagent Slurry 18.93 22.4 19 17.85 13.17 12.21 (gpm) Dilution 15.312 13.76 13.68 12.9 15.41 Liquid valve % Reagent Slurry 59.75 71 59.6558.3 51.06 45.51 valve %

While the invention has been described with reference to variousexemplary embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the artthat various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted forelements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. Inaddition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situationor material to the teachings of the invention without departing from theessential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the inventionnot be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed as the best modecontemplated for carrying out this invention, but that the inventionwill include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appendedclaims.

1. An atomizer system for use in a spray dry absorber, the atomizersystem comprising: a support member; an atomizing disc rotatably coupledto the support member; a first feed line for delivery of a reagentslurry to a delivery area; and a second feed line for delivery of adilution liquid to the delivery area, the delivery area positionedwithin the atomizer system to reduce scale buildup generated byinteraction of the reagent slurry and the dilution liquid.
 2. Anatomizer system according to claim 1, wherein the delivery area is astationary plate positioned above the atomizing disc.
 3. An atomizersystem according to claim 1, further comprising: a liquid distributorfixedly coupled to the support member at a location above the atomizingdisc, the liquid distributor having an internal chamber and at least oneopening, the delivery area being disposed within the internal chamber,wherein the opening extends from the internal chamber to an exteriorportion of the liquid distributor, the opening positioned in proximityto the atomizing disc.
 4. An atomizer system according to claim 3,wherein the at least one opening includes a first opening and a secondopening in the liquid distributor, each of the first and the secondopenings extending from the internal chamber to the exterior portion ofthe liquid distributor, the first opening and second opening positionedin proximity to the atomizing disc.
 5. An atomizer system according toclaim 4, wherein the first opening is positioned concentric to thesecond opening.
 6. An atomizer system according to claim 4, wherein thefirst opening in the liquid distributor is positioned opposite the firstfeed line and the second opening in the liquid distributor is positionedopposite the second feed line.
 7. An atomizer system according to claim6, wherein the reagent slurry contacts the dilution liquid in theinternal chamber of the liquid distributor forming a scale barrierwithin the internal chamber, the scale barrier segregating furtherinteraction of the reagent slurry and the dilution liquid in theinternal chamber of the liquid distributor.
 8. An atomizer systemaccording to claim 6, further comprising a manufactured barrierpositioned in the internal chamber of the liquid distributor, themanufactured barrier segregating interaction of the reagent slurry andthe dilution liquid in the internal chamber of the liquid distributor.9. An atomizer system according to claim 1, further comprising acontroller; and at least one valve, the controller configured to controldelivery rates of the reagent slurry and the dilution liquid to thedelivery area.
 10. An atomizer system according to claim 1, wherein thereagent slurry comprises calcium hydroxide.
 11. A method for reducingscale buildup in an atomizer system, the method comprising the steps of:providing an atomizer system to a flue gas processing system, theatomizer system having a support member; a delivery area; an atomizingdisc; a first feed line; and a second feed line; delivering a reagentslurry to the atomizer system, the reagent slurry delivered through thefirst feed line to the delivery area; delivering a dilution liquid tothe atomizer system, the dilution liquid delivered through the secondfeed line to the delivery area; and positioning the delivery area in theatomizer system to reduce scale buildup generated by interaction of thereagent slurry and the dilution liquid.
 12. A method according to claim11, wherein the reagent slurry and the dilution liquid are delivered tothe atomizer system at unequal delivery rates.
 13. A method according toclaim 11, wherein the reagent slurry and the dilution liquid aredelivered to the atomizer system at equal delivery rates.
 14. A methodaccording to claim 11, further comprising: fixedly coupling a liquiddistributor to the atomizer system at a location above the atomizingdisc, the liquid distributor having an internal chamber with at leastone opening extending from the internal chamber to an exterior portionof the liquid distributor and positioned in proximity to the atomizingdisc.
 15. A method according to claim 14, further comprising: providingthe first feed line and the second feed line to the internal chamber ofthe liquid distributor; delivering the reagent slurry through the firstfeed line to the internal chamber of the liquid distributor; anddelivering the dilution liquid through the second feed line to theinternal chamber of the liquid distributor.
 16. A method according toclaim 14, further comprising: intermixing the reagent slurry and thedilution liquid in the internal chamber of the liquid distributor toform an atomizing liquid; and delivering the atomizing liquid to theatomizing disc through the at least one opening in the liquiddistributor.
 17. A method according to claim 14, wherein the at leastone opening includes a first and a second opening, the method furthercomprising: intermixing the reagent slurry with the dilution liquid inthe internal chamber of the liquid distributor; and forming a scalebarrier in the internal chamber, the scale barrier segregating furtherinteraction of the reagent slurry and the dilution liquid in theinternal chamber of the liquid distributor.
 18. A method according toclaim 17, wherein the first opening in the liquid distributor ispositioned opposite the first feed line and the second opening in theliquid distributor is positioned opposite the second feed line.
 19. Amethod according to claim 18, further comprising: delivering the reagentslurry and the dilution liquid to the internal chamber of the liquiddistributor, wherein the reagent slurry and the dilution liquid areseparately maintained by the scale barrier; streaming the reagent slurrythrough the first opening to the atomizing disc; and streaming thedilution liquid through the second opening to the atomizing disc.
 20. Amethod according to claim 19, further comprising: intermixing thereagent slurry and the dilution liquid in the atomizing disc.
 21. Amethod according to claim 14, wherein the at least one opening includesa first and a second opening, the method further comprising: positioninga manufactured barrier in the internal chamber of the liquiddistributor, the manufactured barrier segregating interaction of thereagent slurry and the dilution liquid in the internal chamber of theliquid distributor.
 22. A method according to claim 14, wherein the atleast one opening includes a first and a second opening, wherein thefirst opening is positioned concentric to the second opening.